Even better, Society Café is a true hub of local culture. For visitors to Bath wanting to head off the beaten tracks and explore the city's hidden secrets, there's no better starting point than a perfectly roasted coffee and chat to the friendly baristas in Society.

The pictures on the walls showcase the best local artists and photographers, the cakes on the counter: the best local bakeries, the racks and shelves: the most creative local magazines - even the tables and chairs are a testament to the most talented local designers.

And so I decided to explore Bath like a local - through what I found at Society. I visited their favourite lunch spot - the Nepalese street food café, Phat Yaks, just across the road. I explored the studio of Pepa Torres, the photographer whose incredible exhibition of long-exposure photography was on display at Society. I grabbed a deliciously flaky cranberry and pistachio pastry from Bertinet - the Bath bakery that supplies Society Café. I even stopped by the baristas' favourite magazine and independent print shop, Magalleria (a cornucopia of trendy publications) to pick up a copy of Cereal - a local magazine and beautifully presented bible of art and design which I'd fallen in love with after flicking through the shelves at Society. The journey introduced me to some of the city's most creative people - including an amazing new start-up, Pixie App.

Over the years, Bath has received the seal of approval from the Romans, Jane Austen, and Nicholas Cage alike. The city remains as stunning and enchanting as ever - but to get a true taste of Bath like a local, a sip of a silkily smooth flat white at Society is the only place to start.

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